NICU Registered Nurse
Atlanta, Georgia
Arthur M. Blank Hospital

NICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) – Georgia, Atlanta

Position Overview

• Schedule: Weekend-only position (Saturday & Sunday) plus 1 weekday night shift
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (with potential extension)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Holiday coverage required
• Float Requirements: Must float to other departments within the hospital and to a sister NICU campus within a 12-mile radius

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of recent NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Experience in Level III or IV NICU required

  • If Level III, experience must be from a larger facility (smaller Level III NICU experience not accepted)
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Social Security Card
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Background check within 30 days of start (7-year criminal check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Proof of education: Copy of nursing degree from accredited college
• Proof of current certifications (BLS, PALS, NRP if applicable)
• Proof of OSHA, HIPAA & Joint Commission annual training or signed attestation
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required to be updated annually)
• Fit mask (N95) test within 12 months of start; must be 3M N95 (sizes 1860, 1860 Small, 1870, 1870+)
• Tdap vaccine required (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test (Qgold/Tspot within 3 months; PPD not accepted) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
• Immunity documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: Proof of positive titer or declination
• Drug testing: 10-panel plus nicotine/cotinine test within 60 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination mandatory for current season (no exemptions accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must provide 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume
• Updated skills checklist for applicable unit (annual update required)
• Signed confidentiality and security agreement prior to start
• Minimal to no Return to Office (RTO) allowed; must be included in submission
• Candidate personal information (name, DOB, SSN) must be updated in the candidate profile system

Summary

This is a weekend-focused, night-shift NICU RN travel contract requiring strong Level III/IV NICU experience from a larger facility, recent travel experience, and multiple pediatric certifications. The role demands flexibility to float across departments and campuses, strict compliance with health and background documentation, and adherence to vaccination and drug testing policies.